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CITY OF -
AV~URN
WASHINGTON
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
October 2, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gene Cerino called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM in Conference Room 3
located on the second floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main Street, Auburn.
Council Members included: Vice Chair Bill Peloza and Rich Wagner. Staff
members present included: Public Safety Chief Jim Kelly, Deputy Fire Chief
Mike Gerber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Mayor Pete Lewis, HR/Risk
Management Director Brenda Heineman, IS Director Lorrie Rempher, Airport
Manager Jamelle Garcia, Planner AI,Hicks, Interim Planning Director Dave
Osaki, City Attorney Dan Heid Also present was Project Manager Paul Berry of
Harris & Associates and citizen Akhsar Tchochiev.
II. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Authorization of Additional Emergency Work on Project CP0640 to be added to
New Business.
III. CONSENT ITEMS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice Chair Peloza moved to approve the minutes of the 09/18/06 meeting.
Member Wagner seconded and Chair Cerino approved.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY OF AUBURN OWNED PROPERTY-
KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 1421049080
City Planner AI Hicks explained the property had been donated to the city for
open space. The property is very steep sloped and he was concerned about
earth movement if it was developed. He also expressed concern about
another driveway that emptied onto the W. Valley Hwy. Mr. Akhsar
Tchochiev, the potential purchaser was present. He explained that he owned
the house and property directly south of the parcel and wished to use it as a
side yard. He stated he had no intentions of building. In fact, he pointed out
that there is a stream that runs full length of the lot and makes it unsuitable
for building. Chairperson Cerino asked Attorney Heid for legal advice. Atty.
Heid responded that a sales agreement would have to contain a covenant
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preventing development. Chairperson Cerino requested Atty. Heid to draw
up such an agreement and bring it back for the Committee's review.
Committee agreed by consensus.
B. Authorize Additional Emergency Work on Project CP0640
The current venting system is not adequate for the new boiler system. To
update the system will cost an additional $10,000.
Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Wagner seconded to forward the
authorization to council for approval. Chair Cerino concurred.
V. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ORDINANCES
There were no Ordinances for Committee consideration.
B. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. 4104
A resolution of City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, stating
the City Council's support for the proposition on the November 7, 2006,
ballot which if approved, would create and establish the Valley Regional
Fire Authority, encompassing the area of the cities of Algona, Auburn
~~ and Pacific.
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~r(1 ~~ Vice-Chair Peloza asked that the language in the last paragraph on
' page 1 to be changed to read, "Whereas, it is the City Council's position
~~ to endorse and support that ballot measure expressed at a meeting at
r which members of the public are given the opportunity to voice opposing
views, as the opportunity to do so presents itself pursuant to RCW
42.17.130. He also asked that the "hopefully" in the third paragraph be
changed to read potentially.
Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Wagner seconded to forward
Resolution No. 4104 as amended to full council for approval. Chair Cerino
concurred.
VI. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Resolution No. 4102
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and easement with
Puget Sound Energy ,Inc., for utility system facilities.
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As Parks Director Daryl Farber was not present, Committee members
assumed that this Resolution related to the Game Farm Park franchise
agreement. Member Wagner commented he would not be comfortable
making a decision until he sees an agreement. Committee members agreed
by consensus that they will review a written agreement at a future meeting.
B. Veteran's Building
Finance Director Shelley Coleman stated there was a $240,000 gap between
the cost estimate from the architect and the actual contract bid. Project
Manager Paul Berry stated that a public project carries certain requirements
not found in the private sector and these push the costs up. Member Wagner
asked if there was an agreement for the use of the building by the various
veteran groups. Vice-Chair Peloza asked Mr. Berry if he had had a pre-
conference meeting with Flag Construction. He had not but Flag has a good
reputation. The bids are not in detail. Vice Chair Peloza questioned the low
contingency fee. As the new structure would be built on a bare ground site
there should be no challenges. By consensus the committee agreed they
would like to see a rendering of the building. Mr. Berry will bring plans and
specs to next meeting.
C. Airport Concerns by Citizens
A citizen had complained he had no access to the airport. At the time he had
no plane there. It was understood he now had a plane and had access.
D. Draft Amendment to Fireworks Ordinance
This amendment would ban the retention and/or detonation of all fireworks by
private citizens. It does allow for public displays. Referring to 8.24.040,
Member Wagner inquired as to the location of the fee schedule. It has not
been determined yet. Interim Chief of Public Safety Kelly remarked that this
would help police officers enforce the Ordinance. There are a lot of questions
with the present Ordinance as to which fireworks are legal or illegal. It would
simplify the education of the public. By consensus the committee agreed to
move ahead with the Ordinance. City Attorney Heid will bring a rewritten
ordinance to the next meeting for the committee's review.
E. Matrix Update
16P: Member Wagner brought a copy of the 9/27/06 Tacoma News Tribune
article about a huge Wi-Fi project in Pierce County. IS Director Lorrie
Rempher had also read the article and assured all committee members it was
exaggerated. There are many flaws in the plan including the inability to
communicate with law enforcement vehicles unless patrol computers are
entirely reprogrammed.
4G: There will be an update at the 10/16 meeting.
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8P: Delete
10P: Red light camera knocked over by hit and run driver
Vice Chair Peloza asked if it was possible to install surveillance cameras at
Skate Board Park to help prevent vandalism. IS Director Lorrie Rempher is
researching prices for the cameras. Public Safety Director Kelly was asked to
create a policy and procedure dealing with the operation of such cameras.
He will present it at the next meeting.
Public Safety Director Kelly, in response to requests at the previous meeting,
announced that the wages, training and supplies for a Dare officer was
$89,300 annually.
V. ADJOURNMENT:
With no further public business, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
Approved this ~ ~~day of October, 2006.
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Gene Cerino, Chair
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inutes prepared by: Tamie Bothell,
Council Secretary
Minutes taken by: Martha Larsen
Police Department Secretary
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